Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 03:07

I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Cleared multiple of them
So, yes, the UPSC is considered the toughest exam in the world because there is a ‘luck’ factor coupled with subjectivity in the exam process.
Keep your ego aside.
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
How conservative the Japanese people really is? And the government?
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And, I had not made it.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I did not go back to my home.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Why has my ex moved on so fast after years of being together with me?
You would have to be on your toes. If your mind drifts apart for even a second, you will lose your chain of thoughts and notes.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I looked around me
All achievers in their own way.
Have you made a female relative or friend squirt?
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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“I, too, was an aspirant, 20 years back. I have met board toppers, state board toppers, and college toppers with more than 9+ CGPA who prepare for this exam.”
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
“But, it is nearly impossible for one to predict who will make it to the ‘holy list’. Yes! I can say that if an aspirant who has done X, Y, and Z can increase their chances of selection, but it is just not enough. There is always a matter of luck (or, probability).”
Is it safe to say that China is at least 30 years ahead of India?
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“All of these students are great from an academic point of view. They have always scored 90%+ during their school days, some have even scored 9.6 CGPA and above during their 10th boards.”
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I was constantly staring into the ground
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And..
Anyway!
The batch sizes were huge!
And entered the park.
It is almost impossible.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
But, then it hit me hard.
Found an empty bench..
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Searched for my roll number.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Each class used to be 2.5 hours each. Making it a total of 5 hours of coaching classes daily. The classes used to be 7 days a week.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I vividly remember that evening.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Dare you, peep in your neighbour's notebook. After all, it is a national-level competitive exam - people tend to be extremely competitive. Tough days…
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Dropped them
All the best!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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500 students in each batch. God forbid if you were late to the class - you would have to push your way through the seats. (Old aspirants reading this know which institute I am talking about).
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